Ditch Huckleberry or works for some?

We’re at 3 months now and I have been tracking feeds and naps for the entire time.
I have pros and cons and wanted to hear others long term thoughts?

Pros:
- helps me remember last feed and takes the guess out of if he is hungry or not as he has weak hunger cues
- sweet spot seems almost insanely accurate
- will it help with a future routine?
- helpful for dr appointments for feeding issues

Cons
- feel like I’m potentially missing his cues because I’m going off the app?!
- every other mum who seems happier and chilled doesn’t log anything and just goes with the flow… is it too late to do that??
- am I wasting my time? would a routine in time anyway? Am I stupid to try at 3 months
- if I’m out during a sweet spot, not sure what I’m meant to do

What’s everyone’s thoughts on huckleberry?

Read more on Peanut

The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.

Learn more about our guidelines.
Add a comment
Avatar

I use huckleberry still at 10 months to track sleep and milk but I use the free version and go off his wake windows and sleep cues rather than what that says. I just do it cas I can't remember everything haha

Avatar

Right?! I’m so bad at remembering when he last had a feed 😂 I feel like you never see second time mums use apps like it but it does seem to do a job

Avatar

I use a different app but I use it to check which boob to offer him next, nappy output, sleep and growth as I like the chart... and all of it is helpful when the doctors ask as I don't remember!

Avatar

We still use it at nearly 2.5 for tracking sleep so the other knows what’s happening if we’re not together. It also comes in handy for tracking medicine when we need to give that.

When our daughter was younger it was my husband that realised that we were basically always starting a sleep at 2 hours 15. So I knew to keep an eye out for cues at 2 hours awake and then make a start on nap time.

We only used the basic and didn’t pay for it but have still found it useful. I do know people who used to get a bit obsessed and didn’t find it that useful. But I found having to remember things and make decisions more stressful than logging things in the app. Xx

Avatar

Before weaning her milk intake was a little variable e.g 2.5-4 hours between bottles so I could never remember when they were and felt I mainly needed the app for remembering when she'd had milk.
Once she dropped to only a morning and evening bottle (at approx 8.5 months, health visitor advised) I found it so much easier to find a routine and got rid of the app. I didn't want to use it for so long for similar reasons but I naturally got to a point where I didn't feel it was needed and we're now in a good routine.

Avatar

We’re 10 months in and love it!

Keeps me on track, especially as some days whizz by when our doing lots of activities etc! Plus I’m fairly forgetful so saves me trying to think when he last had something

I have the reminders on so it pings me to suggest I might need to check his nappy if it’s been too long etc. it’s enabled me to be chill, knowing I won’t miss things

My other mum friend used it initially and then stopped using it as she found it too much of a faff and would worry when she missed logging something or felt she needed to look at the data

Think it depends on your personal preferences

Avatar

I used with both of mine until they reached 1 nap. I loved tracking everything. Me and my husband found it really useful, especially if one of us was going out and there wasn’t time for a handover.
And I liked comparing my first and second to see if their sleeping habits were the same.

Avatar

I used it and loved it. I didn't use the notification settings so I could go off my sons cues especially with his unique feeding schedule.

It's never to late to transition do what is best for you and little one.

When out I just pulled out the boob and fed the boy. You do what you need to.

Read more on Peanut

Trending

in our community

When do things get easier?

As we entered the 9-12 month stage, my son started crawling and pulling himself up. He also became more clingy and does not play alone, still doesnt sleep through the night, and this week has been sick (so EVERYTHING amplified). I am tired and overwhelmed. Please lie and tell me things get better. 🥺

Avatar

10

Colostrum storing?

Has anyone successfully extracted colostrum before the baby’s born? Apparently it gets produced from 16w pregnant and you can start storing it in the freezer but I’m 34w looking at my nipples and the syringes on amazon wondering how it works?? Like what did you use and did it hurt? 🥲

Avatar

1

12

Dummies🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Has anyone got any tips on how to GET RID of dummies😂🤦🏼‍♀️ my little girl is obsessed and i have no idea where to start!!

Avatar

2

14

Self settling

Any tips or advice of how to teach 6.5month old to self settle? I’m up multiple times in the night to cuddle her back to sleep and put the dummy in. I understand she will wake up and want a cuddle etc but any tips on self settling would be appreciated 🥰

Avatar

4

Baby losing weight

Hi all, it's been a long time since I had a baby (my son is 15!). My daughter is 10 days old and was 9lb born, she has since lost weight at every appointment and is at a 12% loss. I am breast feeding every two hours for over an hour and topping her up every feed. I pump and can get 60ml in 10 minutes so I know my supply is okay. Anyone had this before? Can give me some tips? I currently feel like I'm letting my baby down.

Avatar

11

Breastfeeding

Does it ever feel better? The actual feeding part of it is going really well and baby boy is growing so well. I’m struggling with how my boobs feel day to day - it’s really getting me down most days. The let downs make me feel awful and sounds silly but, I am also really missing not wearing a bra! 9 weeks postpartum and still getting fairly engorged, even with comfort pumping.

Any advice or just shared stories would help. I’m so torn between carrying on because I enjoy the feeding side of it or switching to formula.

Avatar

11

Read more on Peanut